Strong Pressure to Force Consideration of Local Option Repeal
Indiana news notes a coming week fight in the legislature over the Tomlinson Procter local option repeal bill and Bresley Sunday baseball measure. Liberals fear church influence and brewery power may sway votes as Republicans face pressures to keep the local option law on the books while planning potential amendments.
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Indiavanedis
Ind
Tomlinson- Procter
Bresley
Detter
Pediana Shioll
Provicition
Senate
Seloowill
Church Alway Flas
Indiana
House
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Yorknson
Swallow
Watson stands by county local option stance in repeal debate
Representative Watson, who led Republican campaigns, declares unwavering support for county local option. He notes his 360 speeches in favor and urges the Senate not to repeal the liquor law, citing consistency with the party platform and his belief in the right course. He has received extensive letters from supporters and opponents alike.
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Washington
Watson
Senate
Uncle Billy's Birthday and Local Politico Echoes
The article recalls Uncle Billy’s long life with church singing and family ties, noting his role in the Little Flock Baptist church for 50 years and his emotional evenings. It mentions political activity with patrons voting for 15 presidential candidates and references local legislative debates on saloon licensing and brewery influence.
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Union
Uncle Billy
Little Flock Baptist Church
Billy
Former Union Christian student at Merom remembered
Dr. John Whitaker of Veaubleau Missouri will visit his son Dr. O B Whitaker of Merom this week. The article recalls Whitaker who led a local school founded over thirty years ago and notes the deaths and careers of his classmates and faculty at Merom. It covers a memorial speech by Rene Adteiral Stesbee recounting the Maine disaster and wartime sacrifices.
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John Whitaker
Missouri Institute
President Whitaker
Veaubleau
O. B. Whitaker
Merom
Whitaker
Weaubleau Justif.oe
K. Whitaker
Memo Fnisis
BL A. DeVore
S.J. Verdee
DT. Morgan
J. W. Davilcon
Milo v. Ward
G. R. Hammond
EK. A. Devore
Opdianapolis
de Jarrvied
Idaray
Moe. Gray
Merum
GR. Lammond
Jones
Wisitaker
J. W. Davidson
Evansville
Vanderburg
Sheldon Viohn Perdee
New York City
Meromi
Nate
Cetit
Dick T. Morgan
Woodward
Oklahomaa
Congress
Aliss Qua Tieath
Aln
Heath
Milo
Ward
Fort Townsend
Ps Shy
Withaker
Washington
Bie
Cofearr Hater Tin
New Suits and Civil Actions in Arlington Tribute Notes
Legal actions include Lansbury Riges Jr executor for Green Robbins deceased vs Samuel W Woodsmall Sophia Woodsmall et al. Martha McKinnes Emma Cooper vs John Harmond quiet title and possession. Eagle Troan Works vs Hudson Coal mortgage and receiver. Lula Drederickh vs Case Broderick divorce. Teeney Beeler vs Jacob Beeler divorce. Frank Prox Co vs Hudson Coal account and attachment. Memorial services at Arlington referenced with tributes and wreaths.
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Lansbury Riges Jr
Green
Robbins
Samuel W. Woodsmall
Sophia Woodsmall
Martha 2. McKinnes
Emma J. Cooper
John J. Harmond
Eagle Troan Works
Hudson Coal and Mining Company
Lula J. Drederickh
Case Broderick
Teeney Beeler
Jacob Beeler
Reeds Florida Letter and Duck Season Notes
A Florida riverside letter discusses duck hunting after deer and turkey season, naming mallard canvasback teal sprigtail and blue bill as preferred foods. It mentions the winter duck resort status, arrival around November 1 and departure by March 1, and notes on waters and decoys. The piece also describes a boat trip up Indian River, crews including Hoke and Chambers, and a 12 horsepower vessel briefly referenced.
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Florida
Nimrods
Former resident Joseph Followfet injured in fall
Joseph Followfet of Verre Haute formerly resided in this city. He slipped on the pavement Monday and dislocated a hip. A recovery is hoped. He is 77 and long worked as a shoemaker in this city.
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Joseph Followfet
Verre Haute
Ahatchy
Death of Roscoe Lane at 17
Roscoe Lane, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mat Lane, died Sunday after a illness with Brights disease. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the residence. Burial at Center Ridge.
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Roscoe Lane
Mat Lane
Bright
Center Ridge
Strange Animal Foot Found Intrapid Region By Trap
Walter reports an unusual animal with seven toes on the front foot caught in a deadfall near Arkansas. It is larger than a house cat with catlike fur and striations, leading to theories it could be a stray puma or a deformed cat, a catcoon cross, or a civet cat, though the skin was not saved.
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Wiboep
Tranter
Prader
Dee Hunter
Arkansas
Dee
New World
Walter
Martin
Vawter Delivers Lincoln Centenary Eulogy at Veterans Meeting
A large gathering of veterans and friends met at the Christian Church Friday to honor Abraham Lincoln’s birth centenary. Lew Vawter gave an exceptional eulogy of the martyr president, followed by a fine musical program.
Niagara Falls Frozen by Ice and Wind
Niagara Falls, February 16 reports a small rivulet over the American ice not enough to carry a log over the brink. A northeast wind holds back the current and a wall of ice covers Goat Island to the mainland, reducing flow over the horseshoe and chilling the gorge and rapids.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Pridar
Prospect Point
Bath Island
Goat Island
Sister Island
Ducks and decoys at New Smyrna hunt in 1904
Reed from New Smyrna Florida recalls a duck hunting trip with three ducks per crew, blue bills and sprig tails, decoy confusion, and a cook who claims innocence after the slaughter. A live blue bill spooks others. one launch drifts, another anchors, and the group lands with forty ducks downed.
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Davis
Duck
Chaves
Hoke
Reed
Petition Filed Seeking Incorporation and Voter Roll Actions
A garbled OCR record describes a petition filed for incorporation and related voter actions. Names and places are unclear but reference appears to include authorities, dates in September, and mentions of voters and petitioners seeking formal incorporation.
Lincoln Memorial Services Remembrance Held by Woman's Relief Corps
The Lincoln Memorial Services union of Nest Post ALll and the Woman's Relief Corps gathered at the Methodist church on Saturday evening in honor of Abraham Lincoln. The program featured songs including Nearer My God to Thee and America, recitations by sixteen girls, readings of the Gettysburg Address, a crowning ceremony, an address by Rev. Geo Murphy, and audience prayers and benediction.
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All and the Woman'’s Relief Corps
Methodist Church
Heanor
Abraham Lincoln
Buff
Eima of the Republic
McCullough
M. F. Willis Solow
Ruth Buff
Lincoln
Allan Crowning
Preparations for March Term of Sullivan Circuit Court
Preparations are underway for the March term of Sullivan Circuit Court starting in March. A large number of important cases are set for trial, with the first being Reuben Wheat charged with the murder of George White in Jackson township about a year ago.
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Sullivan Circuit Court
Reuben Wheat
George White
Jackson Township
Len Patrick to be tried for Will Allen murder
Leonard Patrick faces a Vigo circuit court trial over the murder of Will Allen at Gilmour township months ago. The case, brought under local homicide statutes, centers on Patrick’s alleged involvement and related evidence presented by prosecutors.
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Leonard Patrick
Will Allen
Gilmour
Marriage Licenses Reported in Commodore District
Commodore district records show multiple marriage licenses issued. Names include Martin to Florence Norton, Snyder to Vary Smith, Walker Jewell to Lula Wirsham, Young to Caordie Snifiey, and Garnette Walk to Jora Vo Mosier.
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Commodore VY
Martin
Florence i. Norton
William
Snyder Jy
Vary
Walker Jewell
Lula A. Wirsham
Jamey Young
Caordie Snifiey
Garnette Walk
Jora Vo Mosier
Dance Held At Ridgeway Hall With Music By Carl Willis
A dance was given to the committee Friday night at Ridgeway's hall. Several young people attended and remained late. Carl Willis of near Paxton provided excellent music for the event.
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Carlisle
Ridgeway
Carl Willis
Paxton
Bequest of Seven Thousand to Merom College
A February gift from Mr and Mrs Levi J Wilkerson of Cynthiana Indiana funds Merom College with seven thousand dollars for its best interest without reserve. The donors, long-time supporters and former student connections, are praised for steady generosity and ongoing help to the institution.
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Esi Wilkerson
Merom
Indo
Lincoln
Union Christian College
Levi J. Wilkerson
Cynthiana
Ind
Meran College
Aiready
Rosey
Haddon Case Heads to Trial Next Week
The Harddon case involving Flora Haddon and her daughter Helen Hacon proceeds in Knox County court. Crawford seeks division of estate with Flora Haddon contesting and a retrial ordered after a jury verdict in favor of Crawford. Numerous witnesses and legal talent gathered for the proceedings.
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Ford
Flora Haddon
Helen Hacuon
Wef
Tyr
Cekee Haddon
Esate
Crawford
Knox County
Haddon
Frakes Party Wesp r ong in Sunny Spain
Mrs Mary Jones and her brother Abe Frakes travel in Europe. They sent cards from Terhernaga Spain Punhal Madeira and Gibraltar during a voyage aboard the steamship Moltke as the Frakes visit old world sites.
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Miss Kitt
Hag
Mary Dk. Jones
Abe Frakes
Frakes
Tiniagna
Spain
Punehal
Madeira
Gibraltar
Moltke
Restoration of Water Supply Delayed in City
A local effort to resume water service in the city near Parnsworth was halted due to water scarcity. Crews remain on standby at the well and expect a revival within one to two weeks.
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Parnssworth
Hudson Mine Receivership Sought in Terre Haute Case
The Terre Haute Trust Company filed suit in the equity court seeking appointment of a receiver for the Hudson mine east of Barmeosbure. The mine has not operated since last summer and fall due to strikes.
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Terre Haute Trust Cormipany Nas
Ebenit
Hudson
Barmeosbure
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